Funding not approved

This is a single center, prospective, investigational study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) for the treatment of moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Embolization will be performed with LC Bead LUMI particles using a balloon occlusion microcatheter or standard microcatheter.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 45 years and ≤ 85 years old
• Prostate volume ≥ 40 mL and ≤ 300 mL
• Diagnosis of BPH with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
• Refractory or intolerant to medical management
• Ineligibility for or refusal of surgical management
• No evidence of prostate cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of pelvic cancer
• Neurogenic bladder disorder
• Bladder diverticula greater than 5 cm or bladder stones
• Acute urinary retention with Foley catheter dependence
• Active urinary tract infection, interstitial cystitis, or prostatitis within the last 3 months
• Prior surgical prostate intervention
• Active participation in another clinical trial